Valsacor 80mg Tablets: Lower Blood Pressure and Protect Your Heart

Control your high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart problems with Valsacor 80mg tablets.

What is Valsacor?

Valsacor (valsartan) is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It helps to lower blood pressure by blocking the effects of a hormone called angiotensin II, which narrows blood vessels and increases blood pressure.

What is Valsacor used for?

• High blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children aged 6 to 18 years: High blood pressure puts extra strain on your heart and blood vessels, increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems.
• Heart failure in adults: Valsacor helps improve symptoms like shortness of breath and swelling in the feet and legs caused by fluid retention.
• Treatment of adult patients after a recent heart attack: Valsacor helps protect your heart and improve your chances of survival after a heart attack.

Who should not take Valsacor?

• Are allergic to valsartan or any of the ingredients in this medication.
• Have severe liver disease.
• Are more than 3 months pregnant.
• Are taking certain medications for high blood pressure, especially if you have diabetes or kidney problems.

Important Information and Precautions

Before taking Valsacor, tell your doctor if you:

• Have liver or kidney problems.
• Have a narrowing of the renal artery.
• Have recently had a kidney transplant.
• Have any other serious heart conditions.
• Have ever had swelling of the tongue and face due to an allergic reaction called angioedema.
• Are taking medications that increase the level of potassium in your blood.
• Are under 18 years old and taking Valsacor with other medications that lower blood pressure.
• Suffer from aldosteronism (a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone).
• Have lost a lot of fluids due to diarrhea, vomiting, or high doses of a diuretic (water pill).

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Valsacor is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy and is contraindicated after the first trimester. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Valsacor is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.

Driving and Using Machinery

Valsacor can cause dizziness in some people, so it is important to be careful when driving or operating machinery.

How to take Valsacor

Always take Valsacor exactly as your doctor tells you. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, Valsacor can cause side effects. The most common side effects include:

• Dizziness
• Low blood pressure
• Decreased kidney function

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any serious side effects, including:

• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Hives, itching

Storage

Store Valsacor at room temperature (below 30°C) in its original packaging. Keep it out of the reach of children. Do not use Valsacor after the expiry date printed on the package.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about Valsacor.

This information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for any questions you may have.